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michael levine's
MUSICAL JOURNEY
Words and photograph by Shawn Haney


IF YOU'RE SEARCHING FOR SOMEONE TO FILL THE seat as the next dynamic songwrlter of this new music age, all you have to do is peak around the corner, Michael Levlne has made a name for himself throughout the Southeast, making residence in Atlanta, slowly warming the hearts listeners with his appealing and engaging music. With grace and passion, Levine continues to grow into a mature artist, as evidence by his debut, Lines Between Us. The full-length is a captivating effort of catchy, enduring tunes. His new single, "Breakdown" is currently being aired on around 20 radio stations throughout the Southeast, and he's receiving wide acclaim for his power ballad, "Butterfly," which has also received radio airplay. His quiet demeanor as a person away from the stage shows his grace and humbleness in everyday life, though his vitality and energy in the spotlight displays quite a prominent musician at work. He currently hopes to draw more attention to his music on Lines Between Us, gaining more fans and listening support as he continues to venture outward. Though his songs on the initial album reflect the masterwork of his fretting and acoustic guitar virtuosity, and his ability to challenge the soul with dazzling hooks and poetic witticisms,
    Michael feels even more enthusiastic about his new work. Levine is tremendously focused on creating a fresh vibe into his material, working with several effects and pedals, and using an assortment of music software on a laptop, to create a more exhilarating live performance
during his solo gigs. He loves to experiment and let the music evolve, creating many timbres and atmospheres and changing songs up for variety and fresh appeal. His circle of musical friends have offered him great support on Lines Between Us and are standing by for any future musical engagements.   About his songwriting craft, Levine was very clear of his methods, but felt there are many ways for channeling the craft, as well as many different times and places.
    "The best songs come through you, not from you," Levine said. "I write best when I simply let It flow and don't let myself get in the way. Any song you're channeling from a Higher Source, if you will, is going to have magic and power in it. You have to listen to what a song is meant to be, and not try to make ft fit Into a particular genre, or hit format, etc. Of course, I write in many different ways, often just simply from my own life experiences.
    Levine is currently running his own label, Watertown Music, and hoping to make the most of opportunities that greet him. "I'd love a record deal someday, but with the changing music biz, and my independent nature, I'm more excited to keep on like I have been. Using the internet and various other tools, we're trying to avoid getting stuck in a big corporate environment.   We're able to maintain artistic integrity and freedom, and we're always making progress."  These are words well spoken and delivered with authority. With his boundless creative energy and artistic vision, Levine should have no problem reaching further heights of success in his ongoing musical journey.

22 SOUTHEAST PERFORMER July 2004

 

Michael Levine
Lines Between Us

Produced by Michael Levine Mastered by Glen Schick

Reviewer - Shawn M. Haney

April 2004 Issue of Performer Magazine (Southeast Edition)

Like throwing your hands into a fiery furnace, or feeling the rhythm of exploding hearts, Michael Levine lights up the stage with power, passion and a great sense of emotional release. Here lies Lines Between Us, a record filled with relentless energy and percussive flair. Designed by a wonderful group of musicians, Levine leads the charge with soulful vocal presence, deep lyrical witticisms, and catchy guitar hooks. Levine takes the listener on a journey into the deep realms of music's vast ocean. “Campfire” is bold and daring during its mighty chorus, delivered with precision and the spark that can light one's heart. Just listen to the lyrics: “We've all got another turn coming / We've all got a fire inside / We've all got embers that are glowing / And soon they will ignite.” The opening track “Breakdown” sets the tone of the record with breathtaking pace and drive. Levine brings out a sonically clean falsetto at the start of “Remembered,” only to delve into to more preeminent, triumphant chorus, filled with uplifting vocals to hail to and dangerously mean guitars. “Explode into Pieces” is a masterwork of fretting and acoustic guitar virtuosity, something Levine seems to move through with little or no struggle. And be marveled at the tempo changes and successful use of dynamics! The feel of the record can be described as a perfect blend of delightfully fun, up-tempo jam songs and dreamy, alluring slow tempo grooves. The word for this record is “groove.” The majority of the material finds the band pulling out all the stops, looking for new sounds, new ways of playing rhythmic hues, as well as producing dynamite percussive and melodic textures. The sheer charisma and personality of Michael Levine is unmistakable, and his backing band can represent a boat keeping Levine on course, giving him direction and the wings to soar high into the stratosphere. The epic “Wordless” takes Lines Between Us to a new and different light, delivering the climax to this delightful listening experience. (self-released)